Magic Buckets – The Evolution of the Workout

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions when it comes to doing workouts: Why am I doing this particular workout? Why do I need to do these intensities and these durations? Am I hitting the workout interval targets sufficiently well and if not do I stop or keep [...]

2025-01-30T14:02:55-05:00Blog Post, Training|

Enhancements to Xert’s Adaptive Training Advisor: Improving Your Training Experience

Since its introduction in 2017, Xert’s Adaptive Training Advisor (XATA) has been at the forefront of revolutionizing how athletes approach their training. Unlike traditional static training programs, XATA offers dynamic, day-to-day recommendations based on your recent performance. This adaptability allows XATA to seamlessly integrate with various types of rides, whether [...]

Boosting Your Cycling Fitness Without Structured Training

Cycling is a fantastic way to improve cardiovascular health, build endurance, and strengthen muscles. Whether you're a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, the pursuit of improved fitness is a constant endeavor. For many athletes, the winter months provide a time for athletes to follow a methodological, structured training [...]

2023-07-04T16:54:12-04:00Blog Post|

Returning to Training after a Break

Introduction If you’ve trained for any amount of time, you have likely experienced some interruption to your training routine - whether that's a family vacation, an unforeseen business trip, or a unexpected injury, or just taking some downtime after a long riding season. While being away from your bike [...]

2024-03-27T10:20:27-04:00Blog Post, Tips & Tricks, Training|

Going Short… For Longer!

In addition to making cool-looking Xert Workout Reports, research has shown that micro-intervals are potent training stimuli. In this blog post, we will dig in a little more to understand exactly why those micro-intervals can be so beneficial to your cycling fitness. We will also look at Xert’s analysis [...]

2022-04-19T14:01:04-04:00Blog Post|

Virtual Paris to Ancaster Race 2021

Be a part of the first ever Virtual Paris to Ancaster All-Terrain Race! Xert is proud to host the 2021 edition of the Southern Ontario Spring Classic. We're thrilled to be a part of this year's event and hope to deliver a unique & challenging opportunity. The Virtual P2A [...]

2021-04-29T15:33:28-04:00Blog Post|

Breaking Through the Xert Way!

What is a Fitness Breakthrough (BT)? Many software training platforms use some method to track your fitness progression throughout the course of a training program or season. Typically, these require some form of test - whether a FTP test, ramp test, or other type of testing. With Xert, we can [...]

2020-08-10T15:15:45-04:00Blog Post, Fitness Signature, MPA|
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